Glacier National Park, Montana; 2014; Nikon

GALLERY TITLE: GLACIER NAT'L PARK: Located in northwest Montana, Glacier NP is a rugged, immense, sprawling park that extends into Canada. The Canadian portion (which is contiguous to the U.S. part of Glacier NP) is known as Waterton Glacier Int'l Peace Park. While most of the glaciers have either shrunk dramatically or have completely disappeared over time due to climate changes, the mountainous views and large lakes make this place a majestic sight. Although open year round, it's a very "seasonal" destination because of long winters and heavy snowfall that close some roads. The images I offer in this gallery pale in comparison to those images made by adventurous hikers who explore the rugged and in fact somewhat dangerous 'back country' of this magnificent park.

The views from the east side of Glacier National Park are spectacular especially in the morning light. The drive along the twisty, narrow Route 49 from East Glacier, MT to Kiowa junction (Route 89) is stunning. Seen here is a portion of Lower Two Medicine Lake with the 9513 foot Rising Wolf Mountain in the background. The road from Route 49 into the park is known as the Two Medicine Gate which is one of four gated toll entrances to the park - three are on the east side and one (West Glacier, MT) is on the west side of the park. September 4, 2014. Nikon D800E and Nikon 50 f/1.8 G.